D.C. United approached Saturday’s match with a chip on their shoulder, eager to flip the script on a disappointing week. After a draw on the road in Miami and a bitter loss at home against NYCFC, the Black-and-Red were hungry for three points - and a morale boost.
Despite the blistering heat and a delayed match start time, D.C. and Toronto FC brought the fight to Audi Field, going toe to toe for all 90’ - and then some.
It was clear that D.C. sought an early advantage. Taxi Fountas made a breakaway run in the 3’ toward Alex Bono on Toronto’s end.